Hakeem vs Gus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hakeem

Boy #1,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, judicious"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic West African Muslim Nigerian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,262
Total SSA Count
156
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,216
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Hakeem Rank #1,262
Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1262 for Hakeem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hakeem or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Hakeem at #1262 in the United States.

What do Hakeem and Gus mean?

Hakeem means "wise, judicious" (Arabic origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Hakeem and Gus boy or girl names?

Hakeem is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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